The basis for this kit is the Tamiya late model Tiger 1. It was professionally built by our "builder", Preston straight from the box with a few exceptions. Zimmerit was added with putty, textured with a razor saw and the rear engine grill grates were formed from aluminum mesh.

The model is now ready for the paiting process.

The model was painted using the "color modulation" technique pioneered by European modelers who studied the techniques of the masters such as Rembrandt. The basis for the "color modulation" technique is dark at the bottom and light on top. More on that later.

A "base coat" of black was applied...scary putting black on your nice fnished model..but fear not!

And now three tones of dark yellow are applied along with the camo pattern..and the vehicle is ready for detailing and weathering.

Weathering was accomplished with oil washes, mig pigments and various shaded powders. The 3-d mud effects are glazing putty, paint and baking soda. The branches are roots with model railroad folaige, spayed with cement and sprinkled with kitchen spices. The figures are conversions from Tamiya,Dragona and Verlinden painted with acrylics and oils. The crow's foot antenna was made from wire superglued together.